Out of necessity, I have had to embrace a slow lifestyle as a mom of five kids. After years of back-to-back pregnancies and nursing, my body could not tolerate a breakneck speed of living. It simply needed rest.
Read more...We embraced the slowness of winter with open arms after a hectic spring, summer, and fall. It reminds me of what it means to slow down and re-evaluate our priorities and vision. It's a nudge that I want to bring this slow element into the naturally busy seasons just around the corner.
Read more...It's mid-afternoon, I'm tired, the house is a mess, and I need to muster up some energy to finish the day strong. Instead, I fall into my comfy rocking chair to check my phone for a quick minute. But that brief minute turns into an hour. Sound familiar?
It goes something like this.
- Check my texts
- Check my group communication app
- Check my email
- See what's new on Facebook.
- Check in on Instagram to see what all my favorite content creators are putting out.
- Start it all over again, HOPING something new has come through
Can you relate?
Read more...Are you crawling into bed each night under wrinkled blankets falling off the bed?
Or are you slipping into an oasis of comfort after a long day?
When was the last time you upgraded those ratty and stained sheets?
Do you love the feel and the look of your bedroom?
Or is it the last place you've put time and energy into creating?
How do you feel when you walk into your bedroom each day?
If you don't feel a sense of calmness, it's time to implement some change.
Do you struggle to justify wearing a lovely outfit to stay home and clean up messes?
You may think it's probably best to save those nice clothes when you leave the house or have a special occasion.